Inclusive, Equitable Learning and Engagement Strategies
(IE-LESs) in Online Synchronous Learning Environments (OSLEs)

This project’s main goal is to explore the impact of integrating IE-LESs in computing OSLEs and sharing resources across multiple institutions on students’ learning outcomes, engagement, and retention. We hypothesize that integrating IE-LESs into computing OSLEs, sharing resources across multiple institutions, and using the technology effectively will improve student achievement of learning outcomes and increase retention rates compared to other learning environments, specifically face-to-face and asynchronous online environments.

Objectives

• Conduct professional development for PI faculty and learning assistants (LAs) at the collaborating institutions in IE-LESs and use technologies effectively to support computing OSLEs.
• Transform existing classes to using IE-LESs in computing OSLEs at collaborating institutions, resulting in improved learning outcomes and increased retention rates.
• Develop innovative computing OSLE courses that can be shared across the collaborating institutions, e.g., Fundamentals of Startups and Web Technologies.
• Investigate how integrating IE-LESs into computing OSLEs at diverse institutions impacts students’ achievement of learning outcomes, retention and engagement in computing classes.

Collaborative Research

CUE-T: Broadening Participation in Computing via Active Learning Strategies in Multi-Institution Online Synchronous Learning Environments”. Agency: NSF. Dates: 05/15/23 – 05/14/27. Amount: $2M for 4 years.

• Florida International University, CNS-2246004
• Alabama A&M University, CNS-2246008
• Cal Poly Humboldt, CNS-2246007
• Florida A&M University, CNS-2246006
• Rider University, CNS-2246009
• University of Wisconsin – Parkside, CNS-2246005

Collaborators